Handymen and maintenance workers in Ontario County, New York
Ontario County, New York has 70 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 214 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 13.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 15.6 across New York.
Ontario County ranks 23 of 62 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $45,701 per employee a year.
Across New York, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $56,180 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 70
- Their employees
- 214
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 13.1
Handymen and maintenance workers in Ontario County: businesses and jobs
| Ontario County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 70 | 13,427 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 214 | 44,307 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $9,780,000 | $2,507,654,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 13.1 | 15.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Ontario County
| Ontario County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 26.3% (±1.4 points) | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 25.7% (±1.0 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.5% (±0.7 points) | 25.1% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 53,379 (±120) | 8,585,241 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 26.3% (±1.4 points) in Ontario County, lower than across New York (45.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 25.7% (±1.0 points) in Ontario County, lower than across New York (30.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.5% (±0.7 points) in Ontario County, lower than across New York (25.1%).
Places in Ontario County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Victor | 15,989 | 28.3% | 20.8% |
| Town of Farmington | 14,643 | 36.8% | 26.3% |
| Geneva (Ontario County) | 12,512 | 90.2% | 48.3% |
| Town of Canandaigua | 11,270 | 29.6% | 33.2% |
| Canandaigua | 10,514 | 68.4% | 49.3% |
| Town of Manchester | 9,333 | 69.6% | 18.4% |
| Town of Phelps | 6,624 | 74.6% | 11.9% |
| Town of Gorham | 4,093 | 70.6% | 20.3% |
| Town of Hopewell | 3,906 | 41.7% | 9.7% |
| Town of East Bloomfield | 3,637 | 60.6% | 20.8% |
| Town of Geneva | 3,471 | 63.1% | 23.6% |
| Town of Richmond | 3,331 | 55.0% | 19.5% |
| Town of West Bloomfield | 2,738 | 55.8% | 10.5% |
| Village of Victor | 2,687 | 56.8% | 19.7% |
| Town of Seneca | 2,622 | 62.5% | 8.4% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Ontario County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego County | 72 | 13.1 | +0.0 |
| Cayuga County | 49 | 13.3 | +0.2 |
| Greene County | 37 | 12.7 | −0.4 |
| Yates County | 18 | 13.6 | +0.5 |
| Madison County | 42 | 13.7 | +0.6 |
| Kings County | 1,378 | 12.5 | −0.6 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in New York
- License Finder: handymen and maintenance workers in New York (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
Federal rules and model codes for handymen and maintenance workers
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- International Residential Code and International Building Code (ICC)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Ontario County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Ontario County?
The Census Bureau counts 70 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Ontario County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Ontario County?
Pay is published by state: across New York, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $56,180 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Ontario County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Ontario County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: handymen and maintenance workers in New York (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ontario County, New York
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